Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados

Highlighted ‘for its exceptional technical expertise’, Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice Advogados’ capital markets team ‘demonstrates excellence in structuring public offerings, private placements and other fundraising instruments’. The practice advises issuers and underwriters on local and cross-border equity and debt transactions, and also handles investment fund matters and regulatory issues affecting publicly traded companies. Key figures include Raphael Zono, who focuses on DCM matters, including debenture issuances; Gustavo Secaf Rebello,  who is active in both domestic and international debt and equity transactions; and Fernanda Cury, recognised for her strength in debt capital markets. Former practice head Gustavo Rugani left the firm in January 2026.